System Setup: Dell Dimension 9200C Service Manual
file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9200C/en/SM_EN/syssetup.htm[10/31/2012 8:07:30 AM]
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
This process erases both the system and administrator passwords.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (CLRPSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password
(see
System Board Components
).
3. Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see
Turning Off Your
Computer
).
6. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system
board.
8. Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
9. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (CLRPSWD) on the system board (see
System Board Components
) and attach the
jumper to re-enable the password feature.
10. Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
NOTE:
In system setup (see
System Setup
), both system and administrator password options appear as
Not Set
. The
password feature is enabled but a password is not assigned.
12. Assign a new system and/or administrator password, as needed.
Clearing CMOS Settings
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTE:
This procedure does not clear or reset system and setup passwords.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2. Locate the 2-pin password (CLRPSWD) and CMOS (CLRCMOS) jumpers on the system board (see
System Board
Components
).
3. Remove the password jumper plug, then place the plug on the CLRCMOS jumper pins and wait approximately 5
seconds.
